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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 498.79 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 498.79 and 271.50 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 498.79 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/498.79 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 498.79 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 135,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,421.49/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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