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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 527.93 and 294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 527.93 and 294.17 is: 405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 527.93 = 294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/527.93 = 294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 527.93 × 294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 155,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,299.82/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.85

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