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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 498.64 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 498.64 and 264.12 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 498.64 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/498.64 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 498.64 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 131,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,700.14/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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