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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 526.14 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 526.14 and 250.31 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 526.14 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/526.14 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 526.14 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 131,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,698.10/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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