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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 526.89 and 311.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 526.89 and 311.37 is: 429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 526.89 = 311.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/526.89 = 311.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 526.89 × 311.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 164,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,057.74/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.28

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