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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.15, 572.77 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.15, 572.77 and 252.15 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.15 : 572.77 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.15/572.77 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.15x = 572.77 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.15x = 144,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,422.12/382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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