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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.55, 527.92 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.55, 527.92 and 235.13 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.55 : 527.92 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.55/527.92 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.55x = 527.92 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.55x = 124,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,126.60/382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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