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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 574.86 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 574.86 and 330.32 is: 494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 574.86 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/574.86 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 574.86 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 189,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,887.76/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.78

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