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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 528.09 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 528.09 and 277.50 is: 383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 528.09 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/528.09 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 528.09 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 146,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,544.98/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.11

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