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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 501.20 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 501.20 and 328.68 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 501.20 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/501.20 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 501.20 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 164,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,734.42/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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