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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 498.55 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 498.55 and 251.45 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 498.55 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/498.55 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 498.55 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 125,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,360.40/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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