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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 491.49 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 491.49 and 331.32 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 491.49 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/491.49 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 491.49 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 162,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,840.47/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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