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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 527.21 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 527.21 and 304.12 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 527.21 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/527.21 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 527.21 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 160,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,335.38/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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