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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.27, 459.02 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.27, 459.02 and 262.79 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.27 : 459.02 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.27/459.02 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.27x = 459.02 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.27x = 120,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,625.87/332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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