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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 498.66 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 498.66 and 264.53 is: 396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 498.66 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/498.66 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 498.66 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 131,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,910.78/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.20

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