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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 528.03 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 528.03 and 242.64 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 528.03 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/528.03 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 528.03 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 128,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,121.20/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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