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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 526.80 and 250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 526.80 and 250.77 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 526.80 = 250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/526.80 = 250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 526.80 × 250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 132,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,105.64/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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