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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 526.89 and 250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 526.89 and 250.87 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 526.89 = 250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/526.89 = 250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 526.89 × 250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 132,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,180.89/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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