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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 526.24 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 526.24 and 250.40 is: 345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 526.24 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/526.24 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 526.24 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 131,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,770.50/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.60

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