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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 527.28 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 527.28 and 331.53 is: 493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 527.28 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/527.28 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 527.28 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 174,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,809.14/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.87

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