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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 573.76 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 573.76 and 251.92 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 573.76 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/573.76 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 573.76 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 144,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,538.75/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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