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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 527.22 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 527.22 and 264.18 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 527.22 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/527.22 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 527.22 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 139,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,280.98/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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