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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.51, 496.86 and 291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.51, 496.86 and 291.01 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.51 : 496.86 = 291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.51/496.86 = 291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.51x = 496.86 × 291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.51x = 144,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,591.23/331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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