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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 497.41 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 497.41 and 263.52 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 497.41 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/497.41 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 497.41 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 131,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,076.82/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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