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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 527.63 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 527.63 and 251.61 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 527.63 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/527.63 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 527.63 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 132,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,755.73/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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