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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 527.15 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 527.15 and 333.75 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 527.15 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/527.15 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 527.15 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 175,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,935.06/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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