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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 498.56 and 332.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 498.56 and 332.93 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 498.56 = 332.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/498.56 = 332.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 498.56 × 332.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 165,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,985.58/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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