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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 499.80 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 499.80 and 331.68 is: 457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 499.80 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/499.80 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 499.80 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 165,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,773.66/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.13

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