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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 528.12 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 528.12 and 235.28 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 528.12 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/528.12 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 528.12 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 124,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,256.07/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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