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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.90, 557.96 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.90, 557.96 and 331.60 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.90 : 557.96 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.90/557.96 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.90x = 557.96 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.90x = 185,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,019.54/371.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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