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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 526.57 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 526.57 and 250.58 is: 345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 526.57 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/526.57 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 526.57 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 131,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,946.66/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.79

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