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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 527.58 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 527.58 and 377.51 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 527.58 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/527.58 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 527.58 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 199,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,164.09/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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