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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.16, 547.22 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.16, 547.22 and 382.76 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.16 : 547.22 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.16/547.22 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.16x = 547.22 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.16x = 209,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,453.93/397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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