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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 527.18 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 527.18 and 361.89 is: 498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 527.18 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/527.18 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 527.18 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 190,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,779.36/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.89

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