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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 532.48 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 532.48 and 331.04 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 532.48 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/532.48 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 532.48 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 176,272.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,272.18/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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