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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.77, 459.71 and 263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.77, 459.71 and 263.29 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.77 : 459.71 = 263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.77/459.71 = 263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.77x = 459.71 × 263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.77x = 121,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,037.05/332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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