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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.91, 555.83 and 332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.91, 555.83 and 332.71 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.91 : 555.83 = 332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.91/555.83 = 332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.91x = 555.83 × 332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.91x = 184,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,928.39/402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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