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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.22, 745.54 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.22, 745.54 and 332.87 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.22 : 745.54 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.22/745.54 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.22x = 745.54 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.22x = 248,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,166.24/497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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