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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 537.05 and 382.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 537.05 and 382.45 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 537.05 = 382.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/537.05 = 382.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 537.05 × 382.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 205,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,394.77/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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