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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 573.81 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 573.81 and 252.90 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 573.81 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/573.81 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 573.81 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 145,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,116.55/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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