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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 458.40 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 458.40 and 296.08 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 458.40 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/458.40 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 458.40 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 135,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,723.07/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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