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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.41, 497.86 and 285.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.41, 497.86 and 285.61 is: 427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.41 : 497.86 = 285.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.41/497.86 = 285.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.41x = 497.86 × 285.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.41x = 142,193.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,193.79/332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.77

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