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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 537.06 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 537.06 and 331.04 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 537.06 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/537.06 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 537.06 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 177,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,788.34/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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