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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 571.09 and 330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 571.09 and 330.46 is: 494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 571.09 = 330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/571.09 = 330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 571.09 × 330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 188,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,718.72/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.50

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