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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.58, 527.97 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.58, 527.97 and 235.31 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.58 : 527.97 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.58/527.97 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.58x = 527.97 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.58x = 124,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,235.44/382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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