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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 529.42 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 529.42 and 243.63 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 529.42 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/529.42 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 529.42 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 128,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,982.59/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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