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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.52 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.52 and 294.12 is: 406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.52 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.52 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.52 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 155,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,447.35/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.08

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