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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 575.80 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 575.80 and 351.29 is: 527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 575.80 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/575.80 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 575.80 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 202,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,269.61/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.40

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