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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 529.36 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 529.36 and 252.86 is: 349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 529.36 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/529.36 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 529.36 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 133,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,853.97/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.23

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