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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 495.80 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 495.80 and 327.32 is: 487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 495.80 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/495.80 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 495.80 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 162,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,281.14/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.95

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