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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.27, 528.07 and 340.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.27, 528.07 and 340.81 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.27 : 528.07 = 340.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.27/528.07 = 340.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.27x = 528.07 × 340.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.27x = 179,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,970.00/382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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