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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 527.45 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 527.45 and 331.92 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 527.45 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/527.45 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 527.45 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 175,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,069.54/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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