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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 499.23 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 499.23 and 268.86 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 499.23 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/499.23 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 499.23 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 134,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,222.98/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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