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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 526.75 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 526.75 and 320.17 is: 441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 526.75 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/526.75 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 526.75 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 168,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,649.55/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.33

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