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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 528.36 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 528.36 and 289.02 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 528.36 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/528.36 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 528.36 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 152,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,704.53/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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