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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.84, 1,073.82 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.84, 1,073.82 and 331 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.84 : 1,073.82 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.84/1,073.82 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.84x = 1,073.82 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.84x = 355,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,434.42/715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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