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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 458.06 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 458.06 and 304.02 is: 419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 458.06 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/458.06 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 458.06 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 139,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,257.88/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.74

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