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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.57, 527.97 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.57, 527.97 and 242.67 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.57 : 527.97 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.57/527.97 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.57x = 527.97 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.57x = 128,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,125.37/382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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