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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 527.46 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 527.46 and 292.79 is: 404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 527.46 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/527.46 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 527.46 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 154,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,435.01/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.44

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