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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.80, 555.16 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.80, 555.16 and 332.45 is: 458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.80 : 555.16 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.80/555.16 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.80x = 555.16 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.80x = 184,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,558.50/402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.19

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