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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 502.26 and 331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 502.26 and 331.88 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 502.26 = 331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/502.26 = 331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 502.26 × 331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 166,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,690.05/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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