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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 458.88 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 458.88 and 286.30 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 458.88 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/458.88 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 458.88 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 131,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,377.34/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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