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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 533.73 and 331.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 533.73 and 331.09 is: 456.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 533.73 = 331.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/533.73 = 331.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 533.73 × 331.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 176,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,712.67/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.48

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