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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 497.64 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 497.64 and 296.42 is: 443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 497.64 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/497.64 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 497.64 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 147,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,510.45/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.29

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