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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 527.78 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 527.78 and 284.56 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 527.78 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/527.78 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 527.78 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 150,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,185.08/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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