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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 530.28 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 530.28 and 335.12 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 530.28 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/530.28 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 530.28 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 177,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,704.78/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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