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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 526.96 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 526.96 and 277.40 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 526.96 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/526.96 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 526.96 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 146,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,178.70/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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