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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.37, 529.03 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.37, 529.03 and 243.44 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.37 : 529.03 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.37/529.03 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.37x = 529.03 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.37x = 128,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,787.06/383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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