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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 466.65 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 466.65 and 276.12 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 466.65 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/466.65 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 466.65 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 128,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,851.40/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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