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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 572.24 and 331.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 572.24 and 331.22 is: 495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 572.24 = 331.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/572.24 = 331.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 572.24 × 331.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 189,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,535.68/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.64

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