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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.65, 533.78 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.65, 533.78 and 335.10 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.65 : 533.78 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.65/533.78 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.65x = 533.78 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.65x = 178,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,867.01/387.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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