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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 497.88 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 497.88 and 250.92 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 497.88 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/497.88 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 497.88 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 124,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,928.05/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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