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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.47, 557.39 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.47, 557.39 and 331.86 is: 495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.47 : 557.39 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.47/557.39 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.47x = 557.39 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.47x = 184,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,975.45/373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.29

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