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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 526.91 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 526.91 and 342.16 is: 471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 526.91 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/526.91 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 526.91 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 180,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,284.50/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.89

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