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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 527.22 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 527.22 and 289.58 is: 398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 527.22 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/527.22 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 527.22 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 152,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,669.73/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.67

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