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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 527.58 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 527.58 and 251.13 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 527.58 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/527.58 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 527.58 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 132,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,491.17/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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