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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 528.02 and 288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 528.02 and 288.47 is: 398.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 528.02 = 288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/528.02 = 288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 528.02 × 288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 152,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,316.49/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.24

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