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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.83, 528.39 and 346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.83, 528.39 and 346.87 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.83 : 528.39 = 346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.83/528.39 = 346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.83x = 528.39 × 346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.83x = 183,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,280.90/383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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