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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 573.24 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 573.24 and 251.03 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 573.24 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/573.24 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 573.24 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 143,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,901.87/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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