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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 528 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 528 and 279 is: 385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 528 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/528 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 528 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 147,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,312/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.07

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