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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 529.50 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 529.50 and 234.54 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 529.50 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/529.50 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 529.50 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 124,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,188.93/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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