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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.47, 575.35 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.47, 575.35 and 331.01 is: 495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.47 : 575.35 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.47/575.35 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.47x = 575.35 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.47x = 190,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,445.17/384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.35

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