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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.96, 525.32 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.96, 525.32 and 336.20 is: 464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.96 : 525.32 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.96/525.32 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.96x = 525.32 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.96x = 176,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,612.58/379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.82

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