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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 529.58 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 529.58 and 331 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 529.58 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/529.58 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 529.58 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 175,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,290.98/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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