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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 459.32 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 459.32 and 263.39 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 459.32 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/459.32 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 459.32 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 120,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,976.68/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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