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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.70, 526.66 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.70, 526.66 and 250.62 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.70 : 526.66 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.70/526.66 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.70x = 526.66 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.70x = 131,991.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,991.53/381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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