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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 527.99 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 527.99 and 251.51 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 527.99 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/527.99 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 527.99 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 132,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,790.87/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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