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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 527.96 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 527.96 and 235.29 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 527.96 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/527.96 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 527.96 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 124,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,222.53/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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