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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 494.98 and 288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 494.98 and 288.43 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 494.98 = 288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/494.98 = 288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 494.98 × 288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 142,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,765.12/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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