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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 528.17 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 528.17 and 235.46 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 528.17 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/528.17 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 528.17 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 124,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,361.40/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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