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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 527.72 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 527.72 and 235.10 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 527.72 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/527.72 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 527.72 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 124,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,067.12/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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