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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 457.77 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 457.77 and 296.90 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 457.77 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/457.77 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 457.77 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 135,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,911.91/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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