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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 466.02 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 466.02 and 275.58 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 466.02 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/466.02 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 466.02 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 128,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,425.79/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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