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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.40 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.40 and 252.12 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.40 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.40 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.40 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 133,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,220.21/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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