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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 526.79 and 250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 526.79 and 250.85 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 526.79 = 250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/526.79 = 250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 526.79 × 250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 132,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,141.38/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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