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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 571.35 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 571.35 and 251.83 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 571.35 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/571.35 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 571.35 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 143,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,883.07/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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