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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 527.15 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 527.15 and 293.94 is: 405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 527.15 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/527.15 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 527.15 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 154,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,951.21/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.20

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