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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.12 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.12 and 356.16 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.12 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.12 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.12 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 188,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,095.22/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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