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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 527.94 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 527.94 and 251.88 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 527.94 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/527.94 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 527.94 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 132,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,977.53/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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