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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 529.86 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 529.86 and 296.28 is: 409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 529.86 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/529.86 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 529.86 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 156,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,986.92/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.08

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