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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 572.70 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 572.70 and 330.24 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 572.70 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/572.70 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 572.70 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 189,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,128.45/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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