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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.77, 526.85 and 331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.77, 526.85 and 331.81 is: 459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.77 : 526.85 = 331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.77/526.85 = 331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.77x = 526.85 × 331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.77x = 174,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,814.10/380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.11

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