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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 528.03 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 528.03 and 235.40 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 528.03 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/528.03 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 528.03 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 124,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,295.62/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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