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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 457.44 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 457.44 and 287.55 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 457.44 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/457.44 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 457.44 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 131,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,536.87/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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