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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 528.27 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 528.27 and 332.78 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 528.27 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/528.27 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 528.27 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 175,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,793.39/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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