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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 527.99 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 527.99 and 336.31 is: 464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 527.99 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/527.99 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 527.99 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 177,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,565.32/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.36

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