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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 528.02 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 528.02 and 299.37 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 528.02 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/528.02 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 528.02 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 158,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,073.35/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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