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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 527.40 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 527.40 and 320.13 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 527.40 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/527.40 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 527.40 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 168,836.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,836.56/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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