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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 528.04 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 528.04 and 235.24 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 528.04 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/528.04 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 528.04 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 124,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,216.13/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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