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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 529.02 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 529.02 and 252.78 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 529.02 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/529.02 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 529.02 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 133,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,725.68/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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