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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 527.38 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 527.38 and 312.46 is: 430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 527.38 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/527.38 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 527.38 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 164,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,783.06/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.63

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