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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 527.27 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 527.27 and 284.10 is: 392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 527.27 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/527.27 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 527.27 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 149,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,797.41/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.08

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