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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 575.22 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 575.22 and 330.96 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 575.22 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/575.22 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 575.22 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 190,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,374.81/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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