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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 524.32 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 524.32 and 330.60 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 524.32 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/524.32 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 524.32 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 173,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,340.19/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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