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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.31, 497.77 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.31, 497.77 and 326.45 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.31 : 497.77 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.31/497.77 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.31x = 497.77 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.31x = 162,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,494.53/331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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