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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 527.64 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 527.64 and 294.78 is: 406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 527.64 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/527.64 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 527.64 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 155,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,537.72/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.89

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