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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 497.76 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 497.76 and 296.48 is: 443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 497.76 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/497.76 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 497.76 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 147,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,575.88/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.42

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