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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 497.73 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 497.73 and 245.73 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 497.73 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/497.73 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 497.73 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 122,307.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,307.19/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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