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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 527.16 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 527.16 and 303.42 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 527.16 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/527.16 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 527.16 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 159,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,950.89/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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