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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 528.24 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 528.24 and 235.47 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 528.24 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/528.24 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 528.24 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 124,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,384.67/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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