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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 528.66 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 528.66 and 294.60 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 528.66 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/528.66 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 528.66 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 155,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,743.24/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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