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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 527.48 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 527.48 and 287.91 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 527.48 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/527.48 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 527.48 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 151,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,866.77/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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