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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 499.99 and 272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 499.99 and 272.15 is: 409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 499.99 = 272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/499.99 = 272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 499.99 × 272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 136,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,072.28/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.14

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