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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 529.08 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 529.08 and 243.60 is: 336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 529.08 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/529.08 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 529.08 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 128,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,883.89/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.06

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