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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.01, 528.35 and 242.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.01, 528.35 and 242.89 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.01 : 528.35 = 242.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.01/528.35 = 242.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.01x = 528.35 × 242.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.01x = 128,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,330.93/383.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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