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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 554.61 and 332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 554.61 and 332.29 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 554.61 = 332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/554.61 = 332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 554.61 × 332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 184,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,291.36/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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