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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.13, 572.67 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.13, 572.67 and 251.93 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.13 : 572.67 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.13/572.67 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.13x = 572.67 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.13x = 144,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,272.75/382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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