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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 497.89 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 497.89 and 283.41 is: 424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 497.89 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/497.89 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 497.89 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 141,107.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,107.00/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.24

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