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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 571.68 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 571.68 and 251.21 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 571.68 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/571.68 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 571.68 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 143,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608.87/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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