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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 527.84 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 527.84 and 308.93 is: 426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 527.84 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/527.84 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 527.84 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 163,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,061.43/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.56

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