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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.85, 528.28 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.85, 528.28 and 283.32 is: 390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.85 : 528.28 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.85/528.28 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.85x = 528.28 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.85x = 149,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,675.06/382.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.95

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