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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 527.64 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 527.64 and 295.28 is: 406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 527.64 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/527.64 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 527.64 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 155,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,801.54/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.92

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