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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 457.29 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 457.29 and 295.65 is: 406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 457.29 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/457.29 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 457.29 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 135,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,197.79/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.55

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