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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 497.76 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 497.76 and 271.68 is: 406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 497.76 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/497.76 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 497.76 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 135,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,231.44/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.83

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