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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.37, 533.19 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.37, 533.19 and 335.53 is: 461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.37 : 533.19 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.37/533.19 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.37x = 533.19 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.37x = 178,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,901.24/387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.84

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