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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 527.01 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 527.01 and 283.88 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 527.01 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/527.01 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 527.01 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 149,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,604.96/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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