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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 498.72 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 498.72 and 291.53 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 498.72 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/498.72 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 498.72 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 145,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,389.35/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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