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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 527.15 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 527.15 and 251 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 527.15 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/527.15 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 527.15 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 132,314.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,314.65/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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