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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 524.04 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 524.04 and 330.96 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 524.04 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/524.04 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 524.04 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 173,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,436.28/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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