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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 527.93 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 527.93 and 235.09 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 527.93 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/527.93 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 527.93 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 124,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,111.06/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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