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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 528.21 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 528.21 and 364.50 is: 503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 528.21 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/528.21 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 528.21 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 192,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,532.55/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.99

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