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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.43, 572.29 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.43, 572.29 and 251.40 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.43 : 572.29 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.43/572.29 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.43x = 572.29 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.43x = 143,876.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,876.64/381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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