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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 527.49 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 527.49 and 264.48 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 527.49 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/527.49 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 527.49 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 139,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,510.06/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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