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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 526.14 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 526.14 and 299.12 is: 411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 526.14 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/526.14 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 526.14 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 157,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,379.00/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.88

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