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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.69, 529.52 and 290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.69, 529.52 and 290.29 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.69 : 529.52 = 290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.69/529.52 = 290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.69x = 529.52 × 290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.69x = 153,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,714.36/383.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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