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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.27, 528.84 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.27, 528.84 and 243.58 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.27 : 528.84 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.27/528.84 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.27x = 528.84 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.27x = 128,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,810.99/383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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