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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 581.31 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 581.31 and 331.11 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 581.31 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/581.31 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 581.31 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 192,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,477.55/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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