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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 497.64 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 497.64 and 277.04 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 497.64 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/497.64 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 497.64 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 137,866.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,866.19/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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