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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 505.74 and 331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 505.74 and 331.19 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 505.74 = 331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/505.74 = 331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 505.74 × 331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 167,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,496.03/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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