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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 497.85 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 497.85 and 263.66 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 497.85 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/497.85 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 497.85 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 131,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,259.65/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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