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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 523.72 and 328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 523.72 and 328.18 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 523.72 = 328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/523.72 = 328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 523.72 × 328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 171,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,874.43/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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