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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 456.47 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 456.47 and 287.91 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 456.47 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/456.47 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 456.47 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 131,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,420.84/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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