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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 526.70 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 526.70 and 303.75 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 526.70 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/526.70 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 526.70 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 159,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,985.88/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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