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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.17, 528.27 and 252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.17, 528.27 and 252.13 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.17 : 528.27 = 252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.17/528.27 = 252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.17x = 528.27 × 252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.17x = 133,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,192.72/383.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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