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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 527.99 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 527.99 and 284.45 is: 392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 527.99 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/527.99 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 527.99 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 150,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,182.69/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.89

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