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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 527.67 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 527.67 and 232.92 is: 321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 527.67 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/527.67 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 527.67 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 122,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,904.90/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.40

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