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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.84 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.84 and 271.52 is: 407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.84 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.84 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.84 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 135,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,173.52/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.35

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