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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 497.64 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 497.64 and 271.44 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 497.64 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/497.64 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 497.64 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 135,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,079.40/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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