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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 526.27 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 526.27 and 250.47 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 526.27 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/526.27 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 526.27 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 131,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,814.22/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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