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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 573.01 and 251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 573.01 and 251.42 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 573.01 = 251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/573.01 = 251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 573.01 × 251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 144,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,062.68/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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