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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 540.96 and 331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 540.96 and 331.17 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 540.96 = 331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/540.96 = 331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 540.96 × 331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 179,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,149.72/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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