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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 527.40 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 527.40 and 336.18 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 527.40 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/527.40 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 527.40 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 177,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,301.33/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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