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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 524.79 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 524.79 and 328.05 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 524.79 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/524.79 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 524.79 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 172,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,157.36/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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