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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.24, 528.74 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.24, 528.74 and 243.51 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.24 : 528.74 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.24/528.74 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.24x = 528.74 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.24x = 128,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,752.26/383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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