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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 527.90 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 527.90 and 251.60 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 527.90 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/527.90 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 527.90 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 132,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,819.64/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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