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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 530.42 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 530.42 and 333.52 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 530.42 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/530.42 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 530.42 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 176,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,905.68/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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