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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 529.54 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 529.54 and 335.48 is: 461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 529.54 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/529.54 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 529.54 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 177,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,646.59/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.88

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