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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 526.48 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 526.48 and 250.74 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 526.48 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/526.48 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 526.48 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 132,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,009.60/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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