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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 497.44 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 497.44 and 263.68 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 497.44 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/497.44 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 497.44 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 131,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,164.98/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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