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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 498.56 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 498.56 and 251.37 is: 377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 498.56 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/498.56 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 498.56 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 125,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,321.77/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.06

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