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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 495.10 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 495.10 and 331.29 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 495.10 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/495.10 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 495.10 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 164,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,021.68/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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