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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 525 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 525 and 331.48 is: 457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 525 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/525 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 525 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 174,027
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,027/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.15

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