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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 457.08 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 457.08 and 287.64 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 457.08 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/457.08 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 457.08 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 131,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,474.49/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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