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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 528.06 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 528.06 and 235.35 is: 324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 528.06 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/528.06 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 528.06 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 124,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,278.92/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.81

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