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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 499.04 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 499.04 and 332.17 is: 496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 499.04 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/499.04 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 499.04 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 165,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,766.12/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.01

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