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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.20, 539.10 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.20, 539.10 and 331.40 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.20 : 539.10 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.20/539.10 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.20x = 539.10 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.20x = 178,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,657.74/360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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