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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 530.74 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 530.74 and 331.28 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 530.74 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/530.74 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 530.74 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 175,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,823.55/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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