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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 532.71 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 532.71 and 331.50 is: 456.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 532.71 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/532.71 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 532.71 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 176,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,593.37/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.46

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