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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 527.24 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 527.24 and 333.23 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 527.24 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/527.24 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 527.24 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 175,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,690.38/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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