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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.87, 528.30 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.87, 528.30 and 235.55 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.87 : 528.30 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.87/528.30 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.87x = 528.30 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.87x = 124,441.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,441.07/382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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