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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 533.93 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 533.93 and 332.42 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 533.93 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/533.93 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 533.93 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 177,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,484.68/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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