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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 461.04 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 461.04 and 268.72 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 461.04 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/461.04 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 461.04 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 123,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,890.67/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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