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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.51, 574.05 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.51, 574.05 and 252.46 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.51 : 574.05 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.51/574.05 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.51x = 574.05 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.51x = 144,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,926.67/382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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