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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 497.71 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 497.71 and 266.88 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 497.71 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/497.71 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 497.71 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 132,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,830.91/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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