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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 459.05 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 459.05 and 283.11 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 459.05 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/459.05 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 459.05 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 129,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,961.65/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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