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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 496.99 and 271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 496.99 and 271.78 is: 406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 496.99 = 271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/496.99 = 271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 496.99 × 271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 135,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,071.94/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.13

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