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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.07, 554.85 and 331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.07, 554.85 and 331.87 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.07 : 554.85 = 331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.07/554.85 = 331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.07x = 554.85 × 331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.07x = 184,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,138.07/402.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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