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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 527.90 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 527.90 and 235.27 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 527.90 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/527.90 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 527.90 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 124,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,196.39/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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