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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.39, 496.63 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.39, 496.63 and 277.32 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.39 : 496.63 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.39/496.63 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.39x = 496.63 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.39x = 137,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,727.64/331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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