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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.62, 529.62 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.62, 529.62 and 243.86 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.62 : 529.62 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.62/529.62 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.62x = 529.62 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.62x = 129,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,153.13/383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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