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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.70, 455.36 and 289.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.70, 455.36 and 289.01 is: 397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.70 : 455.36 = 289.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.70/455.36 = 289.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.70x = 455.36 × 289.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.70x = 131,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,602.15/330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.95

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