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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.81, 528.11 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.81, 528.11 and 294.13 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.81 : 528.11 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.81/528.11 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.81x = 528.11 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.81x = 155,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,332.18/382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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