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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 499.58 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 499.58 and 264.68 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 499.58 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/499.58 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 499.58 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 132,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,228.83/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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