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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.85, 529.83 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.85, 529.83 and 252.90 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.85 : 529.83 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.85/529.83 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.85x = 529.83 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.85x = 133,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,994.01/383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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