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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 523.26 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 523.26 and 335.16 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 523.26 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/523.26 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 523.26 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 175,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,375.82/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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