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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.15, 571.86 and 330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.15, 571.86 and 330.97 is: 495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.15 : 571.86 = 330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.15/571.86 = 330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.15x = 571.86 × 330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.15x = 189,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,268.50/382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.27

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