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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 499.19 and 312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 499.19 and 312.74 is: 469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 499.19 = 312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/499.19 = 312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 499.19 × 312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 156,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,112.62/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.40

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