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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.86, 529.89 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.86, 529.89 and 330.60 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.86 : 529.89 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.86/529.89 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.86x = 529.89 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.86x = 175,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,181.63/385.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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