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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 524.61 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 524.61 and 331.65 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 524.61 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/524.61 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 524.61 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 173,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,986.91/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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