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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 497.98 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 497.98 and 291.03 is: 436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 497.98 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/497.98 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 497.98 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 144,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,927.12/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.19

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