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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.18, 552.92 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.18, 552.92 and 330.82 is: 455.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.18 : 552.92 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.18/552.92 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.18x = 552.92 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.18x = 182,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,913.96/401.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.95

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