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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 528 and 285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 528 and 285.18 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 528 = 285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/528 = 285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 528 × 285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 150,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,575.04/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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