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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 528.04 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 528.04 and 251.72 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 528.04 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/528.04 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 528.04 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 132,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,918.23/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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