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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 498.53 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 498.53 and 264.18 is: 395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 498.53 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/498.53 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 498.53 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 131,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,704.19/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.64

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