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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 529.48 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 529.48 and 295.29 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 529.48 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/529.48 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 529.48 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 156,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,350.52/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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