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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 542.50 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 542.50 and 331.09 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 542.50 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/542.50 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 542.50 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 179,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,614.14/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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