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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 527.44 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 527.44 and 234.72 is: 324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 527.44 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/527.44 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 527.44 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 123,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,800.72/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.09

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