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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 528.27 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 528.27 and 251.63 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 528.27 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/528.27 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 528.27 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 132,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,928.58/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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