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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 541.08 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 541.08 and 331.56 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 541.08 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/541.08 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 541.08 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 179,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,400.48/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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