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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 527.88 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 527.88 and 264.65 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 527.88 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/527.88 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 527.88 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 139,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,704.76/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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