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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 525.47 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 525.47 and 330.81 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 525.47 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/525.47 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 525.47 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 173,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,829.08/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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