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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 458.06 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 458.06 and 293.12 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 458.06 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/458.06 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 458.06 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 134,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,264.51/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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