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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 527.05 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 527.05 and 276.11 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 527.05 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/527.05 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 527.05 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 145,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,523.46/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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