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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 525.77 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 525.77 and 250 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 525.77 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/525.77 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 525.77 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 131,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,443.13/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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