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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 528.34 and 295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 528.34 and 295.36 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 528.34 = 295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/528.34 = 295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 528.34 × 295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 156,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,050.50/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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