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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 496.48 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 496.48 and 290.03 is: 434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 496.48 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/496.48 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 496.48 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 143,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,994.22/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.68

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