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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 497.94 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 497.94 and 251.76 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 497.94 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/497.94 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 497.94 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 125,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,361.37/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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