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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 528.49 and 264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 528.49 and 264.79 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 528.49 = 264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/528.49 = 264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 528.49 × 264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 139,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,940.23/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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