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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.09, 496.59 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.09, 496.59 and 87.63 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.09 : 496.59 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.09/496.59 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.09x = 496.59 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.09x = 43,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,516.18/331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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