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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 525.61 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 525.61 and 336.88 is: 464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 525.61 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/525.61 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 525.61 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 177,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,067.50/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.63

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