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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 527.20 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 527.20 and 251.28 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 527.20 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/527.20 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 527.20 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 132,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,474.82/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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