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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 498.54 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 498.54 and 251.58 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 498.54 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/498.54 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 498.54 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 125,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,422.69/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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