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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 528.43 and 296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 528.43 and 296.30 is: 409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 528.43 = 296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/528.43 = 296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 528.43 × 296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 156,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573.81/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.30

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