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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 572.75 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 572.75 and 251.85 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 572.75 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/572.75 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 572.75 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 144,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,247.09/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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