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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 558.99 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 558.99 and 331.65 is: 457.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 558.99 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/558.99 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 558.99 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 185,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,389.03/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.14

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