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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.55, 528.99 and 243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.55, 528.99 and 243.53 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.55 : 528.99 = 243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.55/528.99 = 243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.55x = 528.99 × 243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.55x = 128,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,824.93/383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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