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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 528.97 and 333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 528.97 and 333.07 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 528.97 = 333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/528.97 = 333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 528.97 × 333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 176,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,185.12/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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