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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 572.61 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 572.61 and 331.47 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 572.61 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/572.61 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 572.61 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 189,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,803.04/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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