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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 498 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 498 and 293.66 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 498 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/498 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 498 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 146,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,242.68/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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