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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 527.94 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 527.94 and 251.58 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 527.94 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/527.94 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 527.94 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 132,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,819.15/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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