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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 527.70 and 284.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 527.70 and 284.37 is: 392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 527.70 = 284.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/527.70 = 284.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 527.70 × 284.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 150,062.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,062.05/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.02

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