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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.65, 497.57 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.65, 497.57 and 276.54 is: 414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.65 : 497.57 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.65/497.57 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.65x = 497.57 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.65x = 137,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,596.63/331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.89

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