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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.13, 527.17 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.13, 527.17 and 293.45 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.13 : 527.17 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.13/527.17 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.13x = 527.17 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.13x = 154,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,696.57/382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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