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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.30, 496.95 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.30, 496.95 and 277.30 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.30 : 496.95 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.30/496.95 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.30x = 496.95 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.30x = 137,804.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,804.24/331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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