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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 467.54 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 467.54 and 276.71 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 467.54 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/467.54 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 467.54 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 129,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,372.78/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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