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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 571.94 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 571.94 and 251.40 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 571.94 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/571.94 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 571.94 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 143,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,785.72/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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