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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 527.58 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 527.58 and 289.28 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 527.58 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/527.58 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 527.58 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 152,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,615.70/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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