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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 527.48 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 527.48 and 299.08 is: 412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 527.48 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/527.48 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 527.48 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 157,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,758.72/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.98

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