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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 496.24 and 285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 496.24 and 285.65 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 496.24 = 285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/496.24 = 285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 496.24 × 285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 141,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,749.62/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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