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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 458.50 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 458.50 and 295.13 is: 407.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 458.50 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/458.50 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 458.50 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 135,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,313.34/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.04

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