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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.36, 524.82 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.36, 524.82 and 328.12 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.36 : 524.82 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.36/524.82 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.36x = 524.82 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.36x = 172,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,203.94/380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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