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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.92, 467.33 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.92, 467.33 and 276.63 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.92 : 467.33 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.92/467.33 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.92x = 467.33 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.92x = 129,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,277.50/338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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