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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.72 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.72 and 295.80 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.72 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.72 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.72 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 156,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,099.58/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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