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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 526.56 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 526.56 and 250.50 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 526.56 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/526.56 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 526.56 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 131,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,903.28/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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