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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 534.16 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 534.16 and 331.08 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 534.16 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/534.16 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 534.16 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 176,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,849.69/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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