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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 527.67 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 527.67 and 251.40 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 527.67 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/527.67 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 527.67 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 132,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,656.24/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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