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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 526.71 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 526.71 and 250.56 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 526.71 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/526.71 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 526.71 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 131,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,972.46/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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