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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 572.59 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 572.59 and 251.01 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 572.59 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/572.59 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 572.59 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 143,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,723.98/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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