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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.02, 528.58 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.02, 528.58 and 252.28 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.02 : 528.58 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.02/528.58 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.02x = 528.58 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.02x = 133,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,350.16/383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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