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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 497.80 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 497.80 and 277.08 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 497.80 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/497.80 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 497.80 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 137,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,930.42/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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