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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.24, 527 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.24, 527 and 289.08 is: 398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.24 : 527 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.24/527 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.24x = 527 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.24x = 152,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,345.16/382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.56

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