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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.08, 518.92 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.08, 518.92 and 335.68 is: 460.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.08 : 518.92 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.08/518.92 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.08x = 518.92 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.08x = 174,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,191.07/378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.73

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