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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 499.38 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 499.38 and 271.72 is: 408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 499.38 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/499.38 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 499.38 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 135,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,691.53/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.17

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