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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 526.69 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 526.69 and 292.46 is: 403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 526.69 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/526.69 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 526.69 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 154,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033.12/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.20

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