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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 496.89 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 496.89 and 296.51 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 496.89 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/496.89 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 496.89 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 147,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,330.37/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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