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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 528.09 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 528.09 and 251.92 is: 347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 528.09 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/528.09 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 528.09 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 133,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,036.43/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.36

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