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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 527.39 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 527.39 and 303.22 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 527.39 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/527.39 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 527.39 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 159,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,915.20/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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