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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 538.46 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 538.46 and 331.80 is: 495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 538.46 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/538.46 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 538.46 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 178,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,659.37/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.29

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