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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.66 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.66 and 279.80 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.66 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.66 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.66 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 147,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,919.07/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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