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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.16, 528.36 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.16, 528.36 and 252 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.16 : 528.36 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.16/528.36 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.16x = 528.36 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.16x = 133,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,146.72/383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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