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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 519.48 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 519.48 and 331.85 is: 458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 519.48 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/519.48 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 519.48 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 172,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,390.74/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.41

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