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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 527.38 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 527.38 and 293.47 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 527.38 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/527.38 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 527.38 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 154,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,768.16/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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