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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.87, 527.34 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.87, 527.34 and 294.45 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.87 : 527.34 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.87/527.34 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.87x = 527.34 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.87x = 155,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,275.26/382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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