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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.64, 529.40 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.64, 529.40 and 243.74 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.64 : 529.40 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.64/529.40 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.64x = 529.40 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.64x = 129,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,032.09/383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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