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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 617.35 and 331.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 617.35 and 331.18 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 617.35 = 331.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/617.35 = 331.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 617.35 × 331.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 204,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,453.97/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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