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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 528.96 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 528.96 and 355.68 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 528.96 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/528.96 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 528.96 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 188,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,140.49/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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