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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 526.68 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 526.68 and 295.20 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 526.68 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/526.68 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 526.68 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 155,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,475.94/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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