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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 527.19 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 527.19 and 303.96 is: 419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 527.19 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/527.19 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 527.19 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 160,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,244.47/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.06

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