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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 526.08 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 526.08 and 355.20 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 526.08 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/526.08 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 526.08 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 186,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,863.62/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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