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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 526.78 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 526.78 and 241.98 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 526.78 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/526.78 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 526.78 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 127,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,470.22/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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