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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 572 and 251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 572 and 251.35 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 572 = 251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/572 = 251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 572 × 251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 143,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,769.34/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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