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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 529.49 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 529.49 and 243.77 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 529.49 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/529.49 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 529.49 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 129,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,073.06/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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