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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.74 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.74 and 331.63 is: 457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.74 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.74 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.74 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 163,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,073.28/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.56

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