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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 526.74 and 361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 526.74 and 361.82 is: 498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 526.74 = 361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/526.74 = 361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 526.74 × 361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 190,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,585.07/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.47

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