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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 528.10 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 528.10 and 264.45 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 528.10 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/528.10 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 528.10 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 139,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,656.38/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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