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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 522.63 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 522.63 and 335.25 is: 461.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 522.63 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/522.63 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 522.63 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 175,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,211.71/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.65

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