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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.57, 524.73 and 331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.57, 524.73 and 331.13 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.57 : 524.73 = 331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.57/524.73 = 331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.57x = 524.73 × 331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.57x = 173,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,751.22/350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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