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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 528.72 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 528.72 and 252.36 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 528.72 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/528.72 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 528.72 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 133,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,427.78/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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