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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.53 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.53 and 252 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.53 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.53 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.53 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 133,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,189.56/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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