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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 527.52 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 527.52 and 251.22 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 527.52 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/527.52 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 527.52 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 132,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,523.57/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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