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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 526.54 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 526.54 and 329.28 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 526.54 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/526.54 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 526.54 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 173,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,379.09/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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