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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 497.72 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 497.72 and 291.42 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 497.72 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/497.72 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 497.72 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 145,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,045.56/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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