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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 527.12 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 527.12 and 234.62 is: 323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 527.12 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/527.12 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 527.12 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 123,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,672.89/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.72

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