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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 537.87 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 537.87 and 331.94 is: 497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 537.87 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/537.87 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 537.87 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 178,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,540.57/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.41

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