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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.49, 530.09 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.49, 530.09 and 331.97 is: 457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.49 : 530.09 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.49/530.09 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.49x = 530.09 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.49x = 175,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,973.98/384.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.68

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