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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.65, 527.85 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.65, 527.85 and 251.70 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.65 : 527.85 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.65/527.85 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.65x = 527.85 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.65x = 132,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,859.85/382.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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