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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 573.22 and 252.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 573.22 and 252.13 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 573.22 = 252.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/573.22 = 252.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 573.22 × 252.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 144,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,523.09/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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