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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 527.88 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 527.88 and 251.54 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 527.88 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/527.88 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 527.88 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 132,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,780.30/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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