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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 496.86 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 496.86 and 273.53 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 496.86 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/496.86 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 496.86 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 135,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,904.31/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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