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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 528.44 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 528.44 and 250.02 is: 345.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 528.44 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/528.44 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 528.44 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 132,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,119.32/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.17

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