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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 457.08 and 289.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 457.08 and 289.30 is: 399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 457.08 = 289.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/457.08 = 289.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 457.08 × 289.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 132,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,233.19/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.73

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