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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 526.16 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 526.16 and 250.28 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 526.16 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/526.16 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 526.16 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 131,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,687.32/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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