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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 529.27 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 529.27 and 252.37 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 529.27 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/529.27 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 529.27 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 133,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,571.87/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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