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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.94, 531.16 and 369.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.94, 531.16 and 369.83 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.94 : 531.16 = 369.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.94/531.16 = 369.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.94x = 531.16 × 369.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.94x = 196,436.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,436.25/382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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