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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.91, 529.68 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.91, 529.68 and 243.78 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.91 : 529.68 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.91/529.68 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.91x = 529.68 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.91x = 129,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,125.39/383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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