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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 574.87 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 574.87 and 252.92 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 574.87 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/574.87 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 574.87 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 145,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,394.86/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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