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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 526.83 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 526.83 and 250.82 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 526.83 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/526.83 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 526.83 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 132,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,136.87/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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