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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 499.23 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 499.23 and 291.33 is: 437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 499.23 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/499.23 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 499.23 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 145,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,440.68/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.23

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