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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 501 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 501 and 281.64 is: 424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 501 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/501 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 501 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 141,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,101.64/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.19

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