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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 527.90 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 527.90 and 251.66 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 527.90 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/527.90 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 527.90 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 132,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,847.42/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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