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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 527.61 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 527.61 and 293.49 is: 405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 527.61 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/527.61 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 527.61 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 154,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,848.26/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.18

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