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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.13, 528.78 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.13, 528.78 and 252.06 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.13 : 528.78 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.13/528.78 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.13x = 528.78 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.13x = 133,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,284.29/383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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