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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 525.79 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 525.79 and 371.45 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 525.79 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/525.79 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 525.79 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 195,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,304.26/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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