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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 528.53 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 528.53 and 235.56 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 528.53 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/528.53 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 528.53 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 124,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,498.36/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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