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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 500.39 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 500.39 and 275.56 is: 415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 500.39 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/500.39 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 500.39 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 137,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,887.47/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.22

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