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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.51, 497.59 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.51, 497.59 and 277.02 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.51 : 497.59 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.51/497.59 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.51x = 497.59 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.51x = 137,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,842.38/331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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