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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 526.46 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 526.46 and 250.18 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 526.46 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/526.46 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 526.46 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 131,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,709.76/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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