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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.58, 527.38 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.58, 527.38 and 299.54 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.58 : 527.38 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.58/527.38 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.58x = 527.38 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.58x = 157,971.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,971.04/382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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