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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 527.56 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 527.56 and 264.28 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 527.56 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/527.56 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 527.56 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 139,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424.05/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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