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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.35, 525.32 and 338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.35, 525.32 and 338.91 is: 468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.35 : 525.32 = 338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.35/525.32 = 338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.35x = 525.32 × 338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.35x = 178,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,036.20/380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.09

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