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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.39 and 294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.39 and 294.56 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.39 = 294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.39 = 294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.39 × 294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 155,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,348.00/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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