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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 496.90 and 273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 496.90 and 273.85 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 496.90 = 273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/496.90 = 273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 496.90 × 273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 136,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,076.07/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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