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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 526.95 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 526.95 and 299.43 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 526.95 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/526.95 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 526.95 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 157,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,784.64/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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