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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.04, 456.50 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.04, 456.50 and 294.60 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.04 : 456.50 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.04/456.50 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.04x = 456.50 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.04x = 134,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,484.90/331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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