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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 497.90 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 497.90 and 263.46 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 497.90 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/497.90 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 497.90 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 131,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,176.73/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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