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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 527.04 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 527.04 and 352.44 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 527.04 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/527.04 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 527.04 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 185,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,749.98/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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