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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 527.94 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 527.94 and 277.58 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 527.94 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/527.94 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 527.94 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 146,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,546.91/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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