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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 572.77 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 572.77 and 331.58 is: 496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 572.77 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/572.77 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 572.77 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 189,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,919.08/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.18

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