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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 526.85 and 251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 526.85 and 251.03 is: 346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 526.85 = 251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/526.85 = 251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 526.85 × 251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 132,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,253.15/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.43

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