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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 573.18 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 573.18 and 252.21 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 573.18 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/573.18 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 573.18 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 144,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,561.73/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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