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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 498.18 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 498.18 and 263.75 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 498.18 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/498.18 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 498.18 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 131,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,392.48/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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