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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 528.29 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 528.29 and 235.49 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 528.29 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/528.29 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 528.29 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 124,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,403.19/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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