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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 528.96 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 528.96 and 377.20 is: 521.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 528.96 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/528.96 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 528.96 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 199,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,523.71/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.00

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