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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 527.69 and 293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 527.69 and 293.83 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 527.69 = 293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/527.69 = 293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 527.69 × 293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 155,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,048.92/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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