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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 527.49 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 527.49 and 277.06 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 527.49 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/527.49 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 527.49 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 146,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,146.38/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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