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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 526.97 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 526.97 and 299.36 is: 412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 526.97 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/526.97 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 526.97 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 157,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,751.10/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.55

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