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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 499.28 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 499.28 and 251.28 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 499.28 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/499.28 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 499.28 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 125,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,459.08/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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