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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 528.42 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 528.42 and 235.50 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 528.42 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/528.42 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 528.42 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 124,442.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,442.91/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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