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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 554.56 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 554.56 and 332.08 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 554.56 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/554.56 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 554.56 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 184,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,158.28/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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