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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 527.40 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 527.40 and 351.68 is: 484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 527.40 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/527.40 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 527.40 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 185,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,476.03/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.73

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