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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.32, 496.46 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.32, 496.46 and 279.72 is: 419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.32 : 496.46 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.32/496.46 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.32x = 496.46 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.32x = 138,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,869.79/331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.14

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