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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 526.92 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 526.92 and 304.56 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 526.92 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/526.92 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 526.92 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 160,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,478.76/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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