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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 528.78 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 528.78 and 333.15 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 528.78 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/528.78 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 528.78 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 176,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,163.06/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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