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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.68, 522.52 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.68, 522.52 and 329.52 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.68 : 522.52 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.68/522.52 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.68x = 522.52 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.68x = 172,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,180.79/378.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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