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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 499.35 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 499.35 and 274.58 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 499.35 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/499.35 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 499.35 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 137,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,112.77/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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