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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 496.01 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 496.01 and 296.52 is: 441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 496.01 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/496.01 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 496.01 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 147,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,076.89/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.84

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