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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 571.94 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 571.94 and 251.80 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 571.94 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/571.94 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 571.94 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 144,013.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,013.23/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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