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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 526.32 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 526.32 and 250.49 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 526.32 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/526.32 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 526.32 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 131,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,837.90/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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