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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.23, 557.70 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.23, 557.70 and 330.52 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.23 : 557.70 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.23/557.70 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.23x = 557.70 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.23x = 184,328.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,328.37/404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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