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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 461.64 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 461.64 and 272.55 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 461.64 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/461.64 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 461.64 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 125,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,819.98/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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