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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 527.29 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 527.29 and 242.09 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 527.29 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/527.29 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 527.29 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 127,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,649.00/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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