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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.79, 529.59 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.79, 529.59 and 236.49 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.79 : 529.59 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.79/529.59 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.79x = 529.59 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.79x = 125,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,242.74/383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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