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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.53, 541.44 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.53, 541.44 and 331.58 is: 497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.53 : 541.44 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.53/541.44 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.53x = 541.44 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.53x = 179,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,531.46/360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.97

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