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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.05, 574.84 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.05, 574.84 and 252.77 is: 379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.05 : 574.84 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.05/574.84 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.05x = 574.84 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.05x = 145,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,301.04/383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.33

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