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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 501.75 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 501.75 and 300.49 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 501.75 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/501.75 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 501.75 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 150,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,769.60/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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