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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 527.72 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 527.72 and 235.32 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 527.72 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/527.72 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 527.72 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 124,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,183.07/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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