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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 528.15 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 528.15 and 243.08 is: 335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 528.15 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/528.15 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 528.15 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 128,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,379.42/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.40

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