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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 528.42 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 528.42 and 251.84 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 528.42 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/528.42 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 528.42 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 133,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,077.29/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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