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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 528.56 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 528.56 and 235.74 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 528.56 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/528.56 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 528.56 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 124,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,601.56/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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