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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 572.48 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 572.48 and 253.52 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 572.48 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/572.48 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 572.48 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 145,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,135.13/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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