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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.21, 561.36 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.21, 561.36 and 331.28 is: 496.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.21 : 561.36 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.21/561.36 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.21x = 561.36 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.21x = 185,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,967.34/374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.96

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