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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 527.19 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 527.19 and 304.94 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 527.19 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/527.19 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 527.19 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 160,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,761.32/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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