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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 565.32 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 565.32 and 331.76 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 565.32 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/565.32 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 565.32 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 187,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,550.56/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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