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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 525.99 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 525.99 and 250.24 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 525.99 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/525.99 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 525.99 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 131,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,623.74/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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