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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 498.26 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 498.26 and 294.51 is: 440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 498.26 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/498.26 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 498.26 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 146,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,742.55/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.96

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