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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 527.79 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 527.79 and 251.34 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 527.79 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/527.79 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 527.79 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 132,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,654.74/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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