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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 526.19 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 526.19 and 329.02 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 526.19 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/526.19 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 526.19 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 173,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,124.07/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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