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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 525.83 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 525.83 and 250.29 is: 344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 525.83 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/525.83 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 525.83 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 131,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,608.74/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.97

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