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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.55, 525.61 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.55, 525.61 and 332.35 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.55 : 525.61 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.55/525.61 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.55x = 525.61 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.55x = 174,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,686.48/381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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