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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 525.17 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 525.17 and 328.28 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 525.17 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/525.17 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 525.17 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 172,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,398.54/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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