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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 528.49 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 528.49 and 252.03 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 528.49 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/528.49 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 528.49 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 133,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,195.33/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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