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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 548.42 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 548.42 and 331.48 is: 496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 548.42 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/548.42 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 548.42 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 181,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,790.26/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.32

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