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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 530.04 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 530.04 and 331.84 is: 458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 530.04 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/530.04 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 530.04 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 175,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,888.47/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.42

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