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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 496.64 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 496.64 and 273.92 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 496.64 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/496.64 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 496.64 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 136,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,039.63/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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