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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.01, 496.52 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.01, 496.52 and 277.28 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.01 : 496.52 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.01/496.52 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.01x = 496.52 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.01x = 137,675.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,675.07/331.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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