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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 527.77 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 527.77 and 235.36 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 527.77 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/527.77 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 527.77 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 124,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,212.13/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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