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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 527.25 and 381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 527.25 and 381.64 is: 525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 527.25 = 381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/527.25 = 381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 527.25 × 381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 201,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,219.69/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.60

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