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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.92, 579.84 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.92, 579.84 and 331.84 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.92 : 579.84 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.92/579.84 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.92x = 579.84 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.92x = 192,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,414.11/386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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