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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 526.82 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 526.82 and 250.80 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 526.82 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/526.82 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 526.82 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 132,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,125.20/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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