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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.87, 528.85 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.87, 528.85 and 336.39 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.87 : 528.85 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.87/528.85 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.87x = 528.85 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.87x = 177,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,899.85/382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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