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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.37, 499.67 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.37, 499.67 and 325.20 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.37 : 499.67 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.37/499.67 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.37x = 499.67 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.37x = 162,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,492.68/331.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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