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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 526.32 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 526.32 and 335.28 is: 461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 526.32 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/526.32 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 526.32 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 176,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,464.57/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.85

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