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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 534.72 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 534.72 and 331.48 is: 495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 534.72 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/534.72 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 534.72 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 177,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,247.65/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.94

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