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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.43, 532.46 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.43, 532.46 and 333.59 is: 460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.43 : 532.46 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.43/532.46 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.43x = 532.46 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.43x = 177,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,621.66/385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.84

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