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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 458.80 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 458.80 and 286.24 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 458.80 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/458.80 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 458.80 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 131,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,326.91/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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