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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 526.16 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 526.16 and 250.48 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 526.16 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/526.16 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 526.16 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 131,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,792.56/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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