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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 467.54 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 467.54 and 276.62 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 467.54 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/467.54 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 467.54 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 129,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,328.47/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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