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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.05, 525.72 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.05, 525.72 and 331.84 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.05 : 525.72 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.05/525.72 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.05x = 525.72 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.05x = 174,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,454.92/381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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