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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 529.77 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 529.77 and 252.87 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 529.77 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/529.77 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 529.77 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 133,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,962.94/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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