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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 526.98 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 526.98 and 363.40 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 526.98 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/526.98 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 526.98 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 191,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,504.53/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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