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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 527.73 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 527.73 and 235.04 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 527.73 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/527.73 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 527.73 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 124,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,037.66/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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