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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 527.92 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 527.92 and 289.53 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 527.92 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/527.92 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 527.92 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 152,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,848.68/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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