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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 525.83 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 525.83 and 331.20 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 525.83 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/525.83 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 525.83 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 174,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,153.24/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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