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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 498.37 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 498.37 and 267.59 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 498.37 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/498.37 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 498.37 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 133,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,355.00/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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