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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 534.06 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 534.06 and 334.71 is: 461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 534.06 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/534.06 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 534.06 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 178,755.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,755.22/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.47

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