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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 571.68 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 571.68 and 332.60 is: 498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 571.68 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/571.68 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 571.68 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 190,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,140.77/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.48

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