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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 528.96 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 528.96 and 333.27 is: 461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 528.96 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/528.96 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 528.96 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 176,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,286.50/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.13

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