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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 558.60 and 331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 558.60 and 331.16 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 558.60 = 331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/558.60 = 331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 558.60 × 331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 184,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,985.98/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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