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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 573.71 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 573.71 and 252.60 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 573.71 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/573.71 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 573.71 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 144,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,917.88/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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