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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 498.38 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 498.38 and 267.52 is: 400.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 498.38 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/498.38 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 498.38 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 133,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,326.62/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.57

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