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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 497.11 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 497.11 and 285.11 is: 427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 497.11 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/497.11 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 497.11 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 141,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,731.03/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.02

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