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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 528.64 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 528.64 and 283.32 is: 391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 528.64 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/528.64 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 528.64 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 149,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,774.28/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.18

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