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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 495 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 495 and 296.76 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 495 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/495 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 495 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 146,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,896.20/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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