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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 526.55 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 526.55 and 331.65 is: 458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 526.55 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/526.55 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 526.55 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 174,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,628.65/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.54

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