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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 526.98 and 331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 526.98 and 331.03 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 526.98 = 331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/526.98 = 331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 526.98 × 331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 174,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,446.19/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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