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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.57, 526.78 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.57, 526.78 and 335.68 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.57 : 526.78 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.57/526.78 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.57x = 526.78 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.57x = 176,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,829.89/382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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