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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 559.98 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 559.98 and 332.16 is: 458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 559.98 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/559.98 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 559.98 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 186,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,002.96/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.05

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