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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 571.68 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 571.68 and 251.37 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 571.68 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/571.68 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 571.68 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 143,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,703.20/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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