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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.68, 583.16 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.68, 583.16 and 331 is: 497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.68 : 583.16 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.68/583.16 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.68x = 583.16 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.68x = 193,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,025.96/387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.90

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