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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 528.78 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 528.78 and 336.24 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 528.78 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/528.78 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 528.78 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 177,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,796.99/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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