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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.47, 498.30 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.47, 498.30 and 263.72 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.47 : 498.30 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.47/498.30 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.47x = 498.30 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.47x = 131,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,413.42/332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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