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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 534.56 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 534.56 and 335.08 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 534.56 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/534.56 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 534.56 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 179,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,120.36/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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