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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.84, 522.48 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.84, 522.48 and 339.96 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.84 : 522.48 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.84/522.48 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.84x = 522.48 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.84x = 177,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,622.30/378.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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