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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.72, 526.23 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.72, 526.23 and 250.50 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.72 : 526.23 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.72/526.23 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.72x = 526.23 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.72x = 131,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,822.59/381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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