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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 527.46 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 527.46 and 299 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 527.46 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/527.46 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 527.46 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 157,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,710.54/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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