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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.58, 527.18 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.58, 527.18 and 377.54 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.58 : 527.18 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.58/527.18 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.58x = 527.18 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.58x = 199,031.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,031.54/382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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