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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.03, 555.37 and 331.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.03, 555.37 and 331.89 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.03 : 555.37 = 331.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.03/555.37 = 331.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.03x = 555.37 × 331.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.03x = 184,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,321.96/371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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