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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 576.36 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 576.36 and 331.86 is: 496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 576.36 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/576.36 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 576.36 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 191,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,270.83/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.39

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