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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 536.30 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 536.30 and 382.30 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 536.30 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/536.30 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 536.30 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 205,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,027.49/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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