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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.42, 496.62 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.42, 496.62 and 254.27 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.42 : 496.62 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.42/496.62 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.42x = 496.62 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.42x = 126,275.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,275.57/331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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