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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 527.54 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 527.54 and 251.48 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 527.54 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/527.54 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 527.54 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 132,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,665.76/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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