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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 457.62 and 292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 457.62 and 292.93 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 457.62 = 292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/457.62 = 292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 457.62 × 292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 134,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,050.63/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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