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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 527.52 and 256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 527.52 and 256.77 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 527.52 = 256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/527.52 = 256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 527.52 × 256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 135,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,451.01/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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