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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 572.94 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 572.94 and 351 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 572.94 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/572.94 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 572.94 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 201,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,101.94/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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