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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 527.88 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 527.88 and 264.64 is: 365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 527.88 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/527.88 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 527.88 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 139,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,698.16/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.24

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