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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 526.44 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 526.44 and 248.76 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 526.44 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/526.44 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 526.44 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 130,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,957.21/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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