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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.06, 501.57 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.06, 501.57 and 331.38 is: 457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.06 : 501.57 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.06/501.57 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.06x = 501.57 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.06x = 166,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,210.27/363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.80

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