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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 527.76 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 527.76 and 235.06 is: 324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 527.76 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/527.76 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 527.76 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 124,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,055.27/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.37

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