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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.08, 525.52 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.08, 525.52 and 373.36 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.08 : 525.52 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.08/525.52 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.08x = 525.52 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.08x = 196,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,208.15/383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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