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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 571.52 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 571.52 and 251.84 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 571.52 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/571.52 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 571.52 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 143,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,931.60/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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