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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.88, 458.28 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.88, 458.28 and 290.93 is: 401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 458.28 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/458.28 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 458.28 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 133,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,325.11/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.73

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