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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 524.88 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 524.88 and 332.51 is: 457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 524.88 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/524.88 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 524.88 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 174,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,525.22/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.46

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