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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.81, 578.01 and 331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.81, 578.01 and 331.33 is: 457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.81 : 578.01 = 331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.81/578.01 = 331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.81x = 578.01 × 331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.81x = 191,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,512.05/418.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.28

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