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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.85, 556.98 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.85, 556.98 and 330.04 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.85 : 556.98 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.85/556.98 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.85x = 556.98 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.85x = 183,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,825.14/403.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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