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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 528.20 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 528.20 and 308.91 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 528.20 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/528.20 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 528.20 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 163,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,164.72/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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