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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 527.33 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 527.33 and 338.13 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 527.33 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/527.33 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 527.33 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 178,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,306.94/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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