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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.57, 527.37 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.57, 527.37 and 235.09 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.57 : 527.37 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.57/527.37 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.57x = 527.37 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.57x = 123,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,979.41/382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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