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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.92, 557.94 and 331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.92, 557.94 and 331.14 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.92 : 557.94 = 331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.92/557.94 = 331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.92x = 557.94 × 331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.92x = 184,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,756.25/403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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