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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 527.06 and 251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 527.06 and 251.15 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 527.06 = 251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/527.06 = 251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 527.06 × 251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 132,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,369.86/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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