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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 528 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 528 and 312.96 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 528 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/528 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 528 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 165,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,242.88/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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