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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.63, 528.05 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.63, 528.05 and 235.42 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.63 : 528.05 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.63/528.05 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.63x = 528.05 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.63x = 124,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,313.53/382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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