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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 527.82 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 527.82 and 277.76 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 527.82 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/527.82 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 527.82 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 146,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,607.56/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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