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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 526.30 and 293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 526.30 and 293.70 is: 404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 526.30 = 293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/526.30 = 293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 526.30 × 293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 154,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,574.31/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.52

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