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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 528.18 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 528.18 and 235.37 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 528.18 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/528.18 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 528.18 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 124,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,317.73/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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