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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 461.63 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 461.63 and 275.60 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 461.63 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/461.63 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 461.63 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 127,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,223.85/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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