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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 457.55 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 457.55 and 289.92 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 457.55 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/457.55 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 457.55 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 132,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,651.45/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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