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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 526.92 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 526.92 and 303.44 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 526.92 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/526.92 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 526.92 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 159,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,888.60/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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