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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 526.59 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 526.59 and 250.86 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 526.59 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/526.59 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 526.59 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 132,100.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,100.37/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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