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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 499.59 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 499.59 and 327.82 is: 491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 499.59 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/499.59 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 499.59 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 163,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,777.61/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.85

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