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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.58, 528.07 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.58, 528.07 and 242.65 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.58 : 528.07 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.58/528.07 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.58x = 528.07 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.58x = 128,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,133.55/382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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