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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 498.24 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 498.24 and 277.92 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 498.24 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/498.24 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 498.24 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 138,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,470.86/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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