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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.24, 527.40 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.24, 527.40 and 293.80 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.24 : 527.40 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.24/527.40 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.24x = 527.40 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.24x = 154,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,950.12/382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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