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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.44, 497.88 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.44, 497.88 and 270.72 is: 406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.44 : 497.88 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.44/497.88 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.44x = 497.88 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.44x = 134,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,786.07/331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.67

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