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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 530.92 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 530.92 and 331.68 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 530.92 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/530.92 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 530.92 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 176,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,095.55/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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