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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 571.42 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 571.42 and 332.08 is: 497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 571.42 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/571.42 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 571.42 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 189,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,757.15/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.55

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