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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 527.32 and 338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 527.32 and 338.14 is: 466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 527.32 = 338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/527.32 = 338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 527.32 × 338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 178,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,307.98/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.34

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