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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 571.95 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 571.95 and 330.36 is: 495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 571.95 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/571.95 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 571.95 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 188,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,949.40/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.77

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