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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.85, 461.51 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.85, 461.51 and 272.55 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.85 : 461.51 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.85/461.51 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.85x = 461.51 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.85x = 125,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,780.88/334.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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