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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 526.62 and 312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 526.62 and 312.27 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 526.62 = 312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/526.62 = 312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 526.62 × 312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 164,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,447.63/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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