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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 527.25 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 527.25 and 308.59 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 527.25 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/527.25 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 527.25 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 162,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,704.08/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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