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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.84, 569.64 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.84, 569.64 and 331.08 is: 497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.84 : 569.64 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.84/569.64 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.84x = 569.64 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.84x = 188,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,596.41/378.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.83

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