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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 526.40 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 526.40 and 250.50 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 526.40 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/526.40 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 526.40 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 131,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,863.20/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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