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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 526.56 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 526.56 and 331.52 is: 496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 526.56 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/526.56 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 526.56 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 174,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,565.17/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.63

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