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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 527.47 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 527.47 and 335.39 is: 463.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 527.47 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/527.47 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 527.47 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 176,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,908.64/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.27

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