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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 527.95 and 338.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 527.95 and 338.57 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 527.95 = 338.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/527.95 = 338.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 527.95 × 338.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 178,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,748.03/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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