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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.37, 529.55 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.37, 529.55 and 336.90 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.37 : 529.55 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.37/529.55 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.37x = 529.55 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.37x = 178,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,403.71/383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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