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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.87, 527.43 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.87, 527.43 and 359.38 is: 495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.87 : 527.43 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.87/527.43 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.87x = 527.43 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.87x = 189,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,547.79/382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.07

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