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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 528.24 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 528.24 and 305.28 is: 421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 528.24 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/528.24 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 528.24 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 161,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,261.11/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.53

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