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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 527.40 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 527.40 and 283.92 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 527.40 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/527.40 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 527.40 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 149,739.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,739.41/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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