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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 528.12 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 528.12 and 279.36 is: 385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 528.12 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/528.12 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 528.12 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 147,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,535.60/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.17

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