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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 572.00 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 572.00 and 251.42 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 572.00 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/572.00 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 572.00 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 143,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,808.12/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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