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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 572.81 and 251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 572.81 and 251.98 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 572.81 = 251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/572.81 = 251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 572.81 × 251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 144,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,333.97/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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