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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 528.48 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 528.48 and 235.45 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 528.48 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/528.48 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 528.48 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 124,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,426.80/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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