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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 523.20 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 523.20 and 335.28 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 523.20 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/523.20 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 523.20 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 175,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,418.50/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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