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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 527.70 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 527.70 and 242.76 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 527.70 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/527.70 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 527.70 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 128,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,104.45/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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