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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 527.24 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 527.24 and 275.72 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 527.24 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/527.24 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 527.24 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 145,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,370.61/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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