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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 528.17 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 528.17 and 235.49 is: 324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 528.17 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/528.17 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 528.17 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 124,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,377.58/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.82

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