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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 524.93 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 524.93 and 329.06 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 524.93 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/524.93 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 524.93 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 172,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,729.20/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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