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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 527.80 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 527.80 and 251.36 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 527.80 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/527.80 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 527.80 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 132,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,667.81/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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