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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 573.71 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 573.71 and 252.02 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 573.71 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/573.71 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 573.71 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 144,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,586.39/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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