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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 528.39 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 528.39 and 375.12 is: 517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 528.39 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/528.39 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 528.39 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 198,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,209.66/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.22

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