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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 528.70 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 528.70 and 277.94 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 528.70 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/528.70 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 528.70 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 146,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,946.88/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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