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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 526.94 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 526.94 and 282.33 is: 389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 526.94 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/526.94 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 526.94 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 148,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,770.97/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.43

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