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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 526.43 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 526.43 and 334.64 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 526.43 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/526.43 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 526.43 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 176,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,166.69/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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