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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 528.08 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 528.08 and 227.51 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 528.08 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/528.08 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 528.08 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 120,139.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,139.70/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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