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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 528.45 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 528.45 and 252.15 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 528.45 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/528.45 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 528.45 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 133,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,248.67/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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