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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 523.85 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 523.85 and 336.15 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 523.85 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/523.85 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 523.85 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 176,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,090.50/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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