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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 527.79 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 527.79 and 242.50 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 527.79 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/527.79 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 527.79 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 127,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,986.44/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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