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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 458.03 and 280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 458.03 and 280.01 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 458.03 = 280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/458.03 = 280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 458.03 × 280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 128,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,249.29/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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