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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 528.12 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 528.12 and 233.37 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 528.12 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/528.12 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 528.12 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 123,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,247.36/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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