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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.95, 541.97 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.95, 541.97 and 331.88 is: 496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.95 : 541.97 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.95/541.97 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.95x = 541.97 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.95x = 179,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,865.88/361.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.94

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