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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 527.76 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 527.76 and 303.54 is: 418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 527.76 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/527.76 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 527.76 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 160,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,196.27/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.95

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