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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.29, 528.98 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.29, 528.98 and 243.40 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.29 : 528.98 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.29/528.98 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.29x = 528.98 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.29x = 128,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,753.73/383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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