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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 456.57 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 456.57 and 288.92 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 456.57 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/456.57 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 456.57 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 131,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,912.53/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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