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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 528.03 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 528.03 and 242.76 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 528.03 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/528.03 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 528.03 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 128,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,184.56/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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