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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 467.34 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 467.34 and 276.72 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 467.34 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/467.34 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 467.34 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 129,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,322.32/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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