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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 467.37 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 467.37 and 276.90 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 467.37 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/467.37 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 467.37 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 129,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,414.75/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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