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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 525.89 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 525.89 and 332.10 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 525.89 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/525.89 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 525.89 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 174,648.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,648.90/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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