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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 527.88 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 527.88 and 251.60 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 527.88 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/527.88 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 527.88 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 132,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,814.61/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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