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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 461.54 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 461.54 and 272.52 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 461.54 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/461.54 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 461.54 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 125,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,778.88/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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