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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 497.93 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 497.93 and 322.79 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 497.93 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/497.93 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 497.93 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 160,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,726.82/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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