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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 497.87 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 497.87 and 277.48 is: 416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 497.87 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/497.87 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 497.87 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 138,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,149.66/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.14

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