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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 496.58 and 282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 496.58 and 282.53 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 496.58 = 282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/496.58 = 282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 496.58 × 282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 140,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,300.70/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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