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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.62, 498.93 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.62, 498.93 and 251.62 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.62 : 498.93 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.62/498.93 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.62x = 498.93 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.62x = 125,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,540.77/332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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