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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 554.82 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 554.82 and 331.92 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 554.82 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/554.82 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 554.82 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 184,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,155.02/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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