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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 526.86 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 526.86 and 374.10 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 526.86 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/526.86 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 526.86 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 197,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,098.33/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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