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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 527.88 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 527.88 and 289.68 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 527.88 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/527.88 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 527.88 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 152,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,916.28/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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