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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 527.99 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 527.99 and 235.18 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 527.99 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/527.99 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 527.99 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 124,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,172.69/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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