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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 528.35 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 528.35 and 235.35 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 528.35 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/528.35 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 528.35 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 124,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,346.00/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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