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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 460.44 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 460.44 and 275.16 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 460.44 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/460.44 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 460.44 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 126,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,694.67/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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