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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 528.07 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 528.07 and 233.28 is: 321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 528.07 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/528.07 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 528.07 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 123,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,185.80/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.82

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