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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 531.68 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 531.68 and 331.52 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 531.68 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/531.68 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 531.68 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 176,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,262.55/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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