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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 498.18 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 498.18 and 263.68 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 498.18 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/498.18 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 498.18 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 131,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,360.10/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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