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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 530.82 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 530.82 and 331.28 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 530.82 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/530.82 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 530.82 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 175,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,850.05/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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