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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 498.98 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 498.98 and 291.71 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 498.98 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/498.98 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 498.98 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 145,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,559.43/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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