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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 527.92 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 527.92 and 235.14 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 527.92 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/527.92 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 527.92 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 124,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,135.11/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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