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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 526.53 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 526.53 and 331.52 is: 458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 526.53 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/526.53 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 526.53 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 174,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,557.95/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.71

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