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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 497.61 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 497.61 and 295.38 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 497.61 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/497.61 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 497.61 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 146,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,984.04/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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