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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 457.84 and 287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 457.84 and 287.81 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 457.84 = 287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/457.84 = 287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 457.84 × 287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 131,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,770.93/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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