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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 533.41 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 533.41 and 331.86 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 533.41 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/533.41 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 533.41 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 177,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,017.44/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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