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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 532.03 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 532.03 and 331.95 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 532.03 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/532.03 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 532.03 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 176,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,607.36/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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