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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 524.70 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 524.70 and 328.68 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 524.70 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/524.70 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 524.70 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 172,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,458.40/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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